OLD MAJOR

An old boar whose speech rouses the animals into rebellion.  His philosophy is called Animalism. He teaches the animals the song of freedom “Beasts of England.”

He is a young boar who becomes one of the rebellion’s most valuable leaders.  He draws complicated plans for the windmill.

Boxer

A dedicated and hard worker.  He keeps believing that hard work solves all problems.  He is sort of dimwitted.

A cynical, pessimistic donkey who continually undercuts the animals’ enthusiasm.

Mollie

A vain horse who prefers ribbons and sugar over ideas and rebellion. She is eventually lured off the farm.

Clover

A motherly horse who tries to take care of Boxer and who silently questions Napoleon’s decisions.

Squealer

A porker pig who becomes Napoleon’s mouthpiece.  He uses his ability to manipulate the animals.

Mr. Jones

The often drunk owner of Manor Farm, later expelled by the animals.

Bluebell

Jessie

Pincher

The dogs and their puppies raised to be Napoleon’s guard dogs.

Mr. Frederick

An enemy of Pilkington and owner of Pinchfield, another farm. Known for driving hard bargains, he swindles Napoleon He later attacks the farm but is defeated.

Mr. Pilkington

The owner of Foxwood, another farm.  He eventually sells some of  his land to Napoleon.